The Latest Breaking News from Drought

From dry to deluge, how heavy snow, rain flooded Yellowstone

A culmination of unique events led to the recent extensive flooding in the Yellowstone region

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022

Western Europeans Wilt in Early Summer Heatwave, Compounding Climate Change Fears

Spain headed for its hottest early summer temperatures in four decades on Friday, one area of France banned outdoor events, and drought stalked Italian farmers as a heatwave sent Europeans hunting for shade and fretting over climate change. Such was the heat that England's upscale Royal Ascot Racecourse even saw…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 17, 2022

Drought threatens northern Italy crops as heatwave grips Europe

The country’s longest river, the Po, is experiencing its worst drought for 70 years

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022

US Open tee times as Rory McIlroy gets Sandy Lyle backing to end major drought

The action at the 2022 US Open gets under way on Thursday

Belfast Live · Jun 16, 2022

Child Malnutrition Soars in Ethiopia as Drought Worsens

Tens of thousands of children in Ethiopia are suffering from the "most deadly" form of malnutrition as prolonged drought ravages the east and south of the country, British charity Save the Children said Thursday. Four consecutive rainy seasons have failed in the Horn of Africa, with a fifth also expected…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 16, 2022

How a severe drought in Africa caused whitethroat population to drop

Weather event in 1968 that killed millions of birds was an early indication that world’s climate was changing

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2022

Rafael Devers homers again, Alex Verdugo ends drought as Red Sox stomp A’s

BOSTON — It’s all looking routine for Rafael Devers. The home runs, the newfound consistency at third base and leading the Red Sox to victories.

Boston Herald · Jun 16, 2022

New fire restrictions in place across parts of Colorado as temperatures rise

DENVER — Authorities put new fire restrictions in place across parts of Colorado’s Front Range and Western Slope this week amid growing concern for the potential for wildfires as temperatures heat up.

The Denver Post · Jun 15, 2022

More than 100 towns in Italy’s Po valley asked to ration water

Move affecting Piedmont and Lombardy regions comes amid worst drought to affect Italy’s longest river in 70 years

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2022

Did California learn anything from the last drought? 'Gambling' with water continues

The governor of California stood in a patch of dry brown grass as he made his proclamation:

Los Angeles Times · Jun 15, 2022